"Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory." - General George S. Patton
So, it's Friday and I'm still feeling ridiculously happy about doing 5-k yesterday. Today was a non-workout day, but I had a lot of exercise chasing 4 kids under the age of 12 all over Drumheller.
I am always striving to be the "best insert pronoun here ever" Best wife ever, best mom ever, best aunt ever. I generally win the title in most categories for whatever fleeting moment it may be. Today was no exception with one small change that surprised even me.
I am a spoiler - it's what I do. It's part of my ploy for world domination - buy the children whatever they want. Make them happy now and they'll take care of me in my final dependent days. (yeah right, I'll be in a home when I'm 50!). Generally speaking this is load up on salty good tasting bad for you junk, chocolate, slurpees (slushes for those you south of the border) and ice cream. As much as you want as often as you want and then I'm going to send you home to your mother.
Today, I did something completely different. I actually took the time to prepare healthy snacks and a healthy lunch for everyone. The decision was based on the knowledge that I would not be able to trust myself to eat properly if we went into the cafeteria or a restaurant. So, I did it, I packed a lunch. I haven't done that since I was 9 years old. (that's a lot of math ago).
The surprise, interestingly enough did not come when the kids opened the cooler expecting treats and delights and found carrots and celery, but more that they so readily ate these healthy choices and even asked me if we could eat dinner at home rather than in a restaurant. It occurred to me then and there, that kids are literally "starving" for healthier choices. That there is a lot more responsibility that we as adults need to take for the "fast food alternative". Is it possible, that in our desire to avoid cleaning the kitchen, or taking time to prepare, we are starving our children from the opportunity to eat healthy and well?
Curious, curious indeed.
We can learn lots from kids! They go to bed when they are tired. They eat five times a day. They play to exercise. They want to spend time with their families. And they smile...LOTS! Good job in Drum Shelley :)
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